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Thousand-acre Knob Fire zero percent contained

Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Evacuation warnings and orders remain in effect for the China Creek and Friday Ridge areas as fire crews work to contain the Knob Fire near Willow Creek. CURRENT SITUATION The Knob Fire originated Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021 between 4:00 and 5:00 pm. It is burning in timber, brush and grass. The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is... READ MORE >

August was deadliest month of the pandemic in Humboldt with 22 deaths

Joint Information Center HUMBOLDT – One hundred nineteen new cases of COVID-19 have been processed and confirmed in Humboldt County today. The total number of residents who have tested positive for the virus now stands at 7,111. Two new hospitalizations were also reported, including one person in their 30s and another in their 70s. In the month of August alone,... READ MORE >

Seven live classical music concerts, alongside paintings by seven local artists, showcased over 6

Trinidad Bay Art & Music Festival TRINIDAD – The Trinidad Bay Art & Musical Festival (TBAM) is proud to present a return to live classical music in the Humboldt area, sharing their festival with world-class musicians, local painters, and surrounded by the Pacific beauty of the cozy seaside town of Trinidad. Previous performers and new friends alike will be joining... READ MORE >

Racing season continues at Redwood Acres with limited crowd size

Redwood Acres EUREKA – Redwood Acres Raceway will once again be the place to be this Saturday August 14 as the 2021 season continues. Papé Machinery is the presenting sponsor for this weekend’s event as all local classes of late models, Legends, bombers, mini stocks and roadrunners will be in action. Due to the current situation regarding COVID-19, grandstand attendance for... READ MORE >

One death, 100 new cases reported; testing resources impacted

Joint Information Center HUMBOLDT – A Humboldt County resident in their 40s has died with COVID-19. This brings to 56 the total number of county residents who have died with the virus. The staff of the Departmental Operations Center extend their sympathies to the person’s family, friends and caregivers. One hundred new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Humboldt County today,... READ MORE >

NCRT: An agonizing decision to close theatre, again

Well, everyone – this isn’t the kind of announcement you ever want to make, let alone twice. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts at keeping our patrons, staff, and volunteers safe through limited capacity, vaccination requirements, and other safety measures, the unprecedented local delta variant surge means that in the interests of community health and protecting our dangerously overtaxed healthcare system,... READ MORE >

HSU: New campus masking, event & visitor policies

Humboldt State HSU – Due to recent changes to guidelines in regards to masking by the CDC, CDPH, and Humboldt County Public Health, and the notable increase in cases locally due to the delta variant of COVID-19, several changes will go into effect regarding campus events and policies.  In an effort to ensure instruction and academic continuity, the university will... READ MORE >

Masking requirement begins Saturday, Aug. 7

Joint Information Center HUMBOLDT – Eighty-two new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Humboldt County Aug. 4, the highest single-day count in the county and far exceeding the average daily cases at the height of the pandemic in January. The total number of county residents who have tested positive for the virus now stands at 5,351. Humboldt County Health Officer... READ MORE >

Due to coronavirus, San Jose State scrimmage now a closed event

Humboldt State HSU – Due to a recent surge of COVID-19 cases in Humboldt County, Humboldt State University and San Jose State University officials agreed today that the August 7 San Jose State University football intrasquad scrimmage in the Redwood Bowl will now be closed to the public and the media. Humboldt State University officials and its public safety officers and... READ MORE >

Bigfoot Daze canceled due to COVID

Bigfoot Daze, scheduled for Sept. 4, has been canceled due to concerns about COVID-19 and the spread of the delta variant. The Willow Creek Chamber of Commerce sent out the following email on Wednesday night, Aug. 4: We have taken into consideration updated local, county, state and national guidelines on holding large group events during Covid. We value our community... READ MORE >